Kia Corporation proudly announces its partnership of the 12th edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024TM, solidifying its longstanding partnership with FIFA. The event will take place in Dubai, UAE, from February 15 to February 25, at Dubai Design District (D3). As a leading mobility
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London Business School (LBS) brought together leading academics from Europe and the UAE to share the latest in finance and economic thinking at its inaugural LBS Middle East Research Symposium (MERS). The conference, held yesterday (14 February) at the School’s Dubai campus, centred on ‘Research Insights for a Volatile Economic Environment’. Academic experts
The UAE Polo Federation, the official governing body of the sport of polo in the United Arab Emirates announces the return of the 2024 UAE Polo Federation Cup tournament on February 13 – 25, 2024, with six teams partaking in the competition. The federation was established to promote and improve polo in the region, through […]
Microsoft UAE today announced that it is bringing its ‘Microsoft Build: AI Day’ tour to the UAE. The event, an AI-focused extension of Microsoft’s annual flagship developer event brand, Microsoft Build, takes place February 20, 2024 at the iconic Museum of the Future in Dubai, uniting government officials, technologists, innovators, IT decision-makers, and business
H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, led the UAE delegation at the 113th Arab Economic and Social Council meeting held at the General Secretariat of the Arab League in Cairo, chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and attended by delegations from member states. The meeting discussed strengthening of Arab cooperation on […]
The Republic of Guinea is poised to make a significant leap towards achieving its ambitious development goals with the upcoming Round Table of Donors (RTD) event, scheduled for February 15-16, 2024, at the prestigious Ritz Carlton Dubai Hotel. Organised by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, this event has already garnered an overwhelming response […]
While the headlines at this year’s Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open were dominated by the likes of Ons Jabeur, Emma Raducanu and eventual winner Elena Rybakina, a community initiative created to provide a pathway for aspiring players within the UAE to improve and enhance their skills allowed participants to compete for an array of incredible prizes, […]
With the infrastructure of the UAE and Saudi Arabia growing at a rapid rate, so is the need for the construction industry to focus on safe, secure, and sustainable practices. Building codes are one of the primary defence mechanisms in relation to the construction and occupancy of buildings and structures, addressing critical safety aspects such […]
YouGov BrandIndex lists the rankings Emirates in the UAE, Saudia (Saudi Airlines) in Saudi Arabia, and WhatsApp in Egypt have been rated as the top-ranked brands by consumers, according to YouGov’s newly released Best Brand Rankings 2024. Emirates cruises in the UAE with an Index score of 60.7, Saudia takes off in Saudi Arabia with […]
Audi RS Q e-tron performs admirably well Audi won the Dakar Rally 2024 (January 5-19) in a historic triumph, with the dynamic duo of Carlos Sainz and Lucas Cruz securing their fourth victory, each with a different brand. The victory marked the culmination of Audi’s illustrious motorsport journey, spanning various disciplines since 1980. The winning […]
7th edition runs from March 5-6 in Manama The 7th edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit is set to take place on March 5-6, 2024, under the theme: ‘Smart Cities: The AI Frontier’. Curated as a convergence of global minds dedicated to shaping the future of urban landscapes, the two-day summit will delve into […]
Secretary GeneralHis ExcellencyJudge Mohamed Abdelsalam and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen mutual cooperation and establish joint projects and activities to promote the values of human fraternity. The MoU marks the launch of the joint program ‘Sounds of Human Fraternity’,
ALBA, an exquisite Pan-Asian restaurant with a European flair by MetaFoodies Hospitality Group, is set to make its grand debut at Dubai Opera Plaza this March. The trendsetting venue skilfully blends the comfort of street food with a gastronomic European touch, harkening back to the historical encounter of East meeting West in the 19th century. […]
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 network, has introduced High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) in Abu Dhabi, adding to its wide range of advanced treatment options available for prostate cancer. The Focal One HIFU therapy is a revolutionary non-surgical procedure that offers patients a minimally invasive alternative to care. Focal One HIFU therapy utilizes
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) marked its first post-pandemic participation in India at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2024, Asia’s premier travel show. The event, held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai from February 8 to 10, 2024, provided an exceptional platform for Bahrain to actively engage with the Indian market, with […]
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) kicks off the Abu Dhabi Sports Championship for Schools and Universities with the third annual edition bringing together 26,000 students and aspiring athletes from across the emirate. The tournament has significantly expanded in its scope this year to feature an impressive line-up of 10 individual sports […]
ManageEngine, the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, will make digital maturity the highlight of its 12th Dubai User Conference to be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre, on February 20–21, 2024. “Every organization must forge its own, unique path to digital maturity, balancing the benefits of digital technology against
MoU signed for rail transport between Oman and UAE Oman and Etihad Rail Company (OER), the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network, has entered an agreement with Al Jazeera Steel Products (AJSP), a leading Oman-based steel structural products and tube manufacturer, for the transportation of raw materials and finished products on the railway […]
LMRA conducts week-long inspections in the Gulf state Bahrain’s Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) conducted 1,329 inspection campaigns and visits from February 4 to 10, 2024, resulting in the detention of 68 irregular workers and the deportation of 163 violators from the Gulf country. During the week-long initiative, the LMRA monitored various violations related to
By Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Your Highnesses, Your Excellencies, Dear colleagues and friends, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. I thank Your Highnesses for your hospitality, for your steadfast support for the World Health Organization and global health, and for the opportunity to address you today. It’s a great pleasure to be back in Dubai. I





























